Ceramic Cremation Urn for Ashes, Copper Raku Kintsugi Funeral Vessel, SacredUrnsEtc by Susan Fontaine Pottery

This special piece was created as a prayer pot, funeral urn or simply as a decorative art piece for your home. I created it to hold a small tea light candle to be used during a special ceremony or for reflective moments. It can be lit for the Memorial or Celebration of Life service or on special occasions such as an anniversary or birthday to honor and celebrate the memory of a loved one. It can also hold written intentions and messages to a loved one or house sacred or special objects. I threw this piece on the wheel before putting it through the multi-step Crystalline process. Crystalline glazing is a particularly beautiful but equally involved process. The pieces are brought to a high temperature quickly in the kiln and then soaked at a slightly lower temperature to allow for the special crystals to form from the zinc “seeds” in the glaze. A special “pedastal” must be made for each piece to catch the glaze as it runs down the piece. Because the glaze is so runny, many times the largest proportion of crystals and color remain on the lid where it is less likely to run down. Then the piece must be carefully separated from the pedastal and the the foot is ground smooth. Many times glaze drips on the under side of the lid must also be ground away. Unfortunately photographs often don’t capture the exquisite beauty of Crystalline where the crystals sparkle like snowflakes when displayed in natural or under bright lights. Wooden base is sold in link below The lid can be temporarily sealed with museum wax or permanently sealed with an epoxy glue. 2 tealight candles included
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 Pounds
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 6, 2018
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BQNRFBJV

6 1/2″ tall by 7 3/4″ wide
150 lbs. (150 cu in.) living weight of ashes
Round Mahogany base available SKU:JD-C99X-EWNX